Cousin Charlie's 1st Birthday Bash!

Today, Noah and I traveled to Cincinnati for Charlie's 1st birthday! It was a great party, and lots of loved ones came to be with the Swendimans on this special occasion! There was food, presents, and people, but my favorite part was definitely Charlie's first taste of CAKE!

Yummy!

The Grand Finale!

Stair Master

Yes, he has done it...Noah learned how to climb the stairs!! This is a very exciting new skill, and he wants to practice it every chance he gets! We, however, do not want to put the baby gates at the top and bottom of the stairs. These gates must be mounted (with screws) into the wall and woodwork, and considering we're hoping to move soon...well, it may not be worth the trouble. So for now, Mommy has to watch little man like a hawk! I bet you can imagine what I've been doing the past few days...:)

Father & Son Haircut Day

Jeff and I took Noah for his 1st professional haircut yesterday. I had tried to do it a couple times at home, just a trim here and a trim there...but I was never able to do a very good job. Mostly because Noah would put his hands up by his head or twist around suddenly or duck away or cry. So since Jeff had the day off, and was already planning a haircut for himself, I thought it would be great to all go together! (and then my hands would be free to take pictures!)

Before--Nice and happy on Daddy's lappy!

Ummm, what's she doing to me?!?!

HELP ME!!

Almost finished....

After--Don't they look handsome?

Yeah, I know, you can't really see Noah's new do, but trust me--it looks great! I can just imagine what Noah was thinking, "All finished! Yay! Outside where that lady can't get me anymore! Oh, look at that bird!"

VROOMMMMM....

Jeff was off from work yesterday, and spent the whole morning with Noah! Meanwhile, I was at Life Group in Lexington. This morning, Noah started making car noises....hmmm, I wonder if Daddy taught him that? :)

Sidenote: Notice the new standing skills!